Capturing the Person....

A lot of my time lately has been focused on portraiture. I'm really trying to find one or two niches to focus my  photography on, and the only way to do that is to try different things.  The past few months I've been learning how to use my off camera flash, flash lighting, natural light and posing to capture my human subjects at their best.  Lucky for me I have some great friends and family who have been willing subjects to humor me in my journey.  it's been an exciting few months with many hiccups along the way, but I think I may have found my niche in people and events...more time will tell.   Below are a few portraits I'm sharing as promised....

My long time friend's daughter with her beautiful little girl.  It's amazing to have watched Brittiny grow up from childhood into a mom!  

My lovely niece, who prior to this photo shoot, didn't like taking pictures...now she's eager for more.  Isn't she lovely?! 

One of my nephews, being patient with Auntie as she learns to use her new flash and umbrella outdoors one evening..

My lovely neighbor, helping me with a class project using natural light and focusing on the eyes..I passed!!  

Long time friends twin sons. Watching these two grow up along with my son has been crazy.  They are all now in High School. From diapers to cars...uuuggh I'm getting old!

One of my cousin's who recently graduated from College...ready to take on the business world.  

Unveiling Portraits,
Dee

Clydesdales Passing Through Downtown Richmond....

Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of seeing the famous Clydesdale horses up close and personal. While we couldn't touch them, we were able to absorb their magnificent beauty up close, and their riding dog was just adorable and a great subject for the camera.

Unveiling the Bud,
Dee

Broad Appetit 2013...Yummy

Broad Appetit is one of the biggest food festivals in our city.   Each year thousands come out to enjoy the tastings from many local restaurants, all to benefit Feedmore and to promote local businesses.

" Feedmore is Central Virginia's hunger-relief leader made up of the Central Virginia Food Bank, Meals on Wheels Serving Central Virginia and the Community Kitchen. Working together to efficiently and effectively fight hunger to enhance lives in our community, FeedMore's programs provide hunger relief to our region’s most vulnerable populations, particularly children, families and seniors." - feedmore.com

 In an effort to get people sample all the different restaurants participating, all samples are $3.00.  And I'll be the first to tell you, they aren't just mini sample and the food is outstanding! Below is my own sampling of the event, it was the first year I was able to attend and the weather was perfect!!  I'll definitely be back next year!!

Unveiling on Broad Street,
Dee